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Even those who know a lot about paper are often uncertain when it comes to decorated papers. The manufacturing of decorated paper has developed over the centuries. A large part of the contemporary papers, in crafts and the arts, are made with historical techniques.

Decorated paper – A Guide Book directs itself to all those who are interested today in decorated papers from past and present, whether these be archivists, researchers, librarians, conservators, auctioneers, collectors, curators, book and paper lovers or antiquarians, whether craftsmen, designers or artists. The goal is to provide those interested with a guide, such that the most important decorated papers can be clearly recognized, given a correct designation and be understood better.

The second edition has been supplemented with new decorated paper kinds and general historical and technical information. The illustration section has been amply expanded with unusual kinds and and more variations of a paper. A special chapter by Henk Porck shows the use of decorated papers beyond the known and expected. The three languages (German, English and Dutch) enable effortless exchange with international colleagues.